Title: The Program Year: 1992 Sports depicted: Football Sports Psychology Theme(s): Parental neglect The main character of the movie is the quarterback of the ESU Timberwolves, Joe Kane. He is the character who is most effected by the issues covered. His many issues include, the Heisman Hype, alcoholism, his wild side, which may be due to suicidal thoughts, and a family who has basically abandoned him. Other characters include the coach who is faced with …showed first 75 words of 770 total…

…showed last 75 words of 770 total…no thinking, everything else fades away." Overall, this movie gets a 5 for a rating. It covers many of the issues that face the college athlete today. That many of them are not cruising through. Some of these guys depend on football to live and to get them into college. It also shows how strongly the attitude of a parent toward their children, and their lack of support can affect them later in life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**